The harm caused by prostate cancer

There are many types of malignant tumors, and prostate cancer is one of them. Everyone knows that malignant tumors can pose a great threat to the health of patients. Therefore, when suffering from prostate cancer, it will also cause many harms to patients. So, what harm will prostate cancer cause to patients? Now let's take a look at the introduction of this article.

1. Cause impotence

It may indicate that the cancer has broken through the capsule and invaded the branches of the pelvic plexus of the corpus cavernosum of the penis. If the tumor invades the ejaculatory duct, it may cause hematospermia and a decrease in semen volume.

2. Cause pain

Pain in the lower back, sacrum, buttocks, hips, pelvis and sciatica is common. The pain is severe and unbearable. It may be caused by cancer metastasis to the bones or invasion of nerves, resulting in nerve compression. About 31% of patients experience pain.

3. Urinary dysfunction

Patients may experience progressive dysuria, thinning or deviated urine stream, bifurcated urine stream, prolonged urination, frequent urination, urgency, pain, and incomplete urination due to cancer. In severe cases, urine dripping and urinary retention may occur.

4. Systemic symptoms

Because the pain affects diet, sleep and spirit, after long-term torture, the overall condition becomes increasingly weak, with weight loss and fatigue, progressive anemia, cachexia or renal failure.

After the above introduction, everyone should know what harm prostate cancer will cause to patients. Any harm caused by prostate cancer will affect the patient's life. Therefore, after suffering from prostate cancer, everyone should not ignore the seriousness of the disease and should seek treatment as soon as possible.